MELCO S10 FLAGSHIP NETWORK SWITCH LAUNCHED BY THE JAPANESE HIFI BRAND

Japanese HiFi brand Melco Audio has launched a high-end network switch, which benefits from a separate linear power supply.

The new Melco S10 becomes Melco’s flagship switch and comprises a ‘head’ unit and a power unit, separating the sensitive data-carrying areas of the design from the power supply.

The flagship Melco S10 Network Switch

TWO BOX DESIGN

The two-box approach echoes that of the recently announced flagship digital music library, the N10/2, and offers the least compromise when it comes to ultimate sound quality.

Front and rear of the Melco S10 Network Switch

MELCO S10 NETWORK SWITCH

The Melco S10’s head unit is based on a heavily upgraded S100 network switch, and benefits from a greatly improved power management section. The head unit’s casework has also been improved with better aluminium used for the casework to improve rigidity and increase isolation for the signal-carrying electronics. A rigid-steel screened chassis offers further mechanical stability.

CONNECTIONS

The rear panel connections include different speed RJ45 Ethernet ports: 4x 100 MB and 4x 1 GB, the latter of which are useful for the Roon Core processor which generates high traffic flow. In addition, 2x 1 GB SFP (Small Form Factor) ports are also included for direct fibre connections and compatibility with supported devices.

Inside the Melco S10 Network Switch

A large toroidal transformer forms the bulk of the S10’s power unit and is mounted on a solid base with specialist insulators from Japan’s TAOC. Further features include high-quality Neutrik connectors on the output, plus a high-precision ‘102 SSC’ conductor from Tokyo’s Oyaide for the connecting DC cable.

MELCO S10 NETWORK SWITCH PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Melco S10 network switch is available to order now in black or silver and is priced at £4,999

HiFi Pig Says: Melco is becoming one of the best-known brands for its audiophile network switches. You can read the HiFi Pig review of the Melco S100 here.

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